Cross-Strait relations
Coverage of Cross-Strait relations in the Nexus archive.
- How a prize-winning Taiwanese novel could stoke Beijing’s worries over history
A prize-winning Taiwanese novel has sparked debate over the island’s shifting identity, with its portrayal of a distinct Taiwanese historical experience conflicting with narratives promoted by Beijing. The attention on 'Taiwan Travelogue' occurs amid sensitive cross-strait relations, as differing historical interpretations influence discussions about Taiwan’s future and its relationship with mainland China.
- One Country, Two Islands: Beijing’s Long Bet That an Open Hainan Can Hook Taiwan
Hainan is undergoing China's most radical economic experiment since the 1980s, with Taiwan serving as part of the strategic rationale. Beijing is using economic openness in Hainan as a potential tool to influence Taiwan. The initiative represents a significant shift in China's approach to economic development and cross-strait relations.
- China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader
China announced plans to resume some ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and aquaculture product imports, following a visit by Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun. The move involves establishing communication mechanisms between the Communist Party and Taiwan's Kuomintang Party, though Taiwan's government criticized it as circumventing official negotiations.